emBrace

The challenge

Slipped disc patients have trouble sitting for long periods of time, which is common during long-distance travel (e.g., buses, trains, and planes).

Who it helps

Patients who suffer from slipped disc, especially younger adults who commute to work or want to enjoy travelling.

How it works

It aims to increase comfort levels during long travel for slipped disc patients

A reactive brace which initiates a corrective mechanism when it senses the patient being in a dangerous position for their condition

Tools needed

PC or MAC I7 +

Fusion 360

Prusa slicer

Screwdriver set

Silicone gun

scissors

sewing machine

set of needles

FDM Printer

Soldering set

Voltmeter

Cable stripper

Tester

Project details

• Stage: Prototype
• Built by the TOM International Community community, Global
• Team: Slipped Disc Patients
• Category: Daily Living, Therapy, Outdoor, Fun/Leisure
• 6 downloads

The build files for emBrace are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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